KCET 2025 AI and ML Colleges: Check college-wise AI/ML cutoff, career prospects, etc.

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Karnataka offers a vibrant and innovative ecosystem for students who wish to study AI/ML, which is an emerging career field in the computer science discipline. Students are increasingly choosing AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning) as career paths, and to fulfil their dream careers, here are some top AI & ML colleges in Karnataka

Karnataka innovative ecosystem for students who wish to study AI/ML, which is an emerging career field in the computer science discipline. Students are increasingly choosing AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning) as career paths, and to fulfil their dream careers, here are some top AI and ML colleges in Karnataka through KCET Scores

Top AI and ML colleges accepting KCET scores

There are many engineering colleges in Karnataka that offer AI & ML courses. But choosing the right college for admission is important. While choosing a college, students must check its NIRF ranking, AICTE-approved courses, placement records, and more. But you don't have to worry about it, we have provided the complete list of top AI&ML colleges in Karnataka that accept KCET scores for admission.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority has released KCET 2025 counselling dates. The last date for choice filling is July 18. Mock allotment result will be OUT on July 21.

In this article, we have provided the list of top AI & ML colleges accepting KCET scores, including their cutoff, fee structure, and placement, to help students in selecting a college for admission.

KCET 2025 counselling has started, and the option entry link with the provisional seat matrix has been released. The last date to submit the choices is July 15. The final seat matrix has been released along with the verification slip. Read more: KCET counselling 2025 process, step-by-step guide, etc.

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Top AI and ML Colleges accepting KCET Scores for Admissions: Cutoff, Fees, and placement packages

College Name Last Round Cutoff (as per 2024) Fees (as per last year) Placement package
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology 4243 INR 107000 - 115000 7.5 to 48 LPA
BMS College of Engineering 4835

42866 - 115000

10 to 33 LPA
UVCE (Government College) 7157 42866 N/A
Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering 7404 107000 - 115000 5 to 56 LPA
Bangalore Institute of Technology 9152 107000 - 115000 10-58 LPA
BMS Institute of Technology and Management 16017 107000 - 115000 7 to 10.6 LPA
BNM Institute of Technology 18000 107000 - 115000 6 to 28 LPA
New Horizon College of Engineering 20238 107000 - 115000 48.5 LPA (highest)
SDM College of Engineering and Science 21518 107000 - 115000 6.59 to 44 LPA
Sir M.Visveswaraya Institute of Technology (SMVIT) 21795 107000 - 115000 16 LPA
Colleges for BTech in artificial intelligence and machine learning
PES University (Ring Road Campus), Bangalore

3119

107000 - 115000 65 LPA
PES University (Electronic City), Bangalore 8522 107000 - 115000 65 LPA
Reva University, Bangalore 24012 107000 - 115000 48 LPA
Dayanand Sagar University 33987 107000 - 115000 35 LPA
Presidency University 35733 107000 - 115000 13.58 LPA
Colleges for BTech in CSE: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
RV College of Engineering 888 107000 - 115000 15 to 56 LPA
MSRIT 3963 107000 - 115000 7 to 48 LPA
NIE (North Campus)

11312

107000 - 115000 70 LPA
SIT Tumkur 12835 107000 - 115000 9 to 34 LPA
RNS Institute of Technology 18002 107000 - 115000 46 LPA
KLS Gogte Institute of Technology 18858 107000 - 115000 6 to 54 LPA
CMR Institute of Technology 20739 107000 - 115000 6 to 23 LPA
JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore 24476 107000 - 115000 43 LPA (highest)
Vidya Vardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore 26143 107000 - 115000 41.5 LPA
Sahhyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangalore 26143 107000 - 115000 6.3 LPA to 43.7 LPA
Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan 33860 107000 - 115000  20 LPA
PES College of Engineering, Mandya 35904 107000 - 115000 4.5 to 14.5 LPA
Global Academy of Technology, Bangalore 36469 107000 - 115000 4 to 22 LPA
B.Tech in artificial intelligence and machine learning
MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore 21552 107000 - 115000 52 LPA (highest package)
Alliance University, Bangalore 32329 107000 - 115000 8 to 60 LPA

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How to use your KCET scores to choose the right KCET 2025 AI/ML College?

Here is a guide with which candidates can use their KCET 2025 rank/scores to select the right AI/ML KCET colleges -

  • Check your KCET rank and category (GM/OBC/SC).
  • Match your target rank with opening and closing cutoffs (Round 1 data gives a clear guide).
  • Consider location and infrastructure – Bengaluru offers more exposure but also requires higher ranks.

Check the Shiksha KCET 2025 college predictor to check where chances. 

Why have AI and ML become a popular choice among today’s youth?

Here are some reasons why AI and ML have become a popular choice in Karnataka -

1. Explosive Industry Growth

AI and ML are no longer futuristic concepts—they’re now powering real-world applications in healthcare, finance, retail, gaming, entertainment, cybersecurity, and more. The AI industry is projected to reach over $1.8 trillion by 2030. Job roles like AI engineer, data scientist, and ML developer are growing at 30 to 40% annually.

2. High-Paying Jobs

A B.Tech graduate in AI & ML average salary in India is around 8 to 12 LPA. While an experienced holder grabs a package of 30-50 LPA or even more globally.

3. Versatile Career Paths

AI and ML aren't restricted to one domain. Students can enter fields such as:

  • Healthcare AI (disease prediction, diagnostics)

  • Finance (fraud detection, risk modelling)

  • Retail (recommendation systems, dynamic pricing)

  • Gaming and AR/VR, self-driving cars, climate modelling, and more

4. Seamlessly Bends with other Tech Trends

AI/ML blends seamlessly with hot domains like:

  • Data Science

  • IoT (Internet of Things)

  • Blockchain

  • Cybersecurity

  • Cloud Computing

This creates cross-functional opportunities and career flexibility.

5. Global Relevancy

AI&ML are is high demand globally. A graduate or diploma holder in AI & ML can work in top global firms like Google, Microsoft, Meta, OpenAI, etc. They are the future of the modern science. This course provides career growth, an increase in salary, and intellectual satisfaction.

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Answered a week ago

Yes, many NIRF-ranked colleges in Karnataka also accept COMEDK UGET and JEE Main scores, giving non-KCET students a pathway in. Some colleges additionally offer management quota seats for direct admission, based on eligibility criteria. 

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

No, with a rank of 50k, getting a seat for B.Pharm at JSS College of Pharmacy will be quite difficult.

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Akanksha Yadav

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, with a KCET rank of 84,400, you have a very strong chance of getting a seat in (AI and DS) under the government/KEA quota at Aakash Institute of Engineering and Technology.

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Akanksha Yadav

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Answered 2 weeks ago

With a  KCET rank of 52504 with 2A category, you have moderate chance of getting a seat in lower-demand branches (like Civil or Mechanical Engineering) at JSS Science at Technology University, Mysuru or JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bengaluru during the later rounds of KEA counselling, but get

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Akanksha Yadav

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, you have a good chance to get a seat at Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences in the second round with a KCET rank of 39,000 under OBC 2A Rural category.

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Akanksha Yadav

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Answered a month ago

KCET is the main entrance exam for state quota seats. If you have a good JEE Main score, you can also apply for a management or NRI quota seat, or apply through COMEDK, which is another popular option in Karnataka. Each college may accept a different mix, so check individually.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a month ago

For the General AI category, the maximum PES ECE cutoff 2026 acceptable for admission in the first round was 1223. So, students with a rank lower than 1223 can easily gain admission to the above-mentioned course. To know the maximum rank required by other categories, see the table below.

Category (All India)PES ECE cutoff 2026
General1223 
ST7369
PWD224168
Category (Home State)PES ECE cutoff 2026
General2193

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a month ago

KEA usually conducts multiple rounds of counselling, including Round 1, Round 2, and an Extended Round, depending on how many vacant seats are available.

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Riya Jeet

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Answered a month ago

Cutoff marks for KCET 2026 are calculated on the basis of number of applicants, availability of seats, performance of the candidates in the test, reservation and difficulty of the question paper.

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Riya Jeet

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Answered a month ago

Candidates who have passed or are due to pass class 12 (equivalent) in the specified subjects are eligible to apply for KCET 2026 as per the criteria of KEA.

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Riya Jeet

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